SIDIZEN KING’s January single, “Stuck in the Middle”, was a strong showing of electronica and hip-hop cohesion, with a hook-y chorus and smooth verses showcasing a playful vocal presence and swelling electro-pop
New Tracks
I’m generally not keen on posting remixes, but if it’s truly bringing something new to the fold – and melodically consuming – then I’m game. Shoffy’s remix of Calvin Harris’ “Slide” fits
“Hide” is a stunning, meticulously layered track from REIGHNBEAU, the project of Albuquerque-based visual and sound artist Bryce Hample. The track, off his upcoming EP of the same name, works around the
“Strawberry Hair” is a twangy slice of melodic pop from Madeleine Mayi. Her vocals, simultaneously serene and chirpy, maneuver with suave melodic precision throughout. The bridge, led by a psych-friendly vocal interlude
A swelling, aquatic synth pad and bustling post-punk rhythm kicks off “Jacob’s Ladder” in captivating form. The track from Ontario-based Blue of Noon assumes a momentary increase in bounciness alongside the initial
Taipei is an alternative/indie-pop project of Finnish artist Henrik Sundström, who strives to create music dripping with warm nostalgia and and melancholy. Mission accomplished on striking new single “Flashback Man”, where the
mk.gee is the project of Michael Gordon, who alternates between New Jersey and Los Angeles, keeping constant a sleek sound that on new single “Low Lights” showcases psych-friendly guitar work reminiscent of
Nashville duo biyo wrote and recorded their new single “moments” at night on a miniature upright piano, making for an engaging and bouncy listen whose initial aesthetic reminds fondly of Junior Boys.
New Albums
Achieving a gripping mixture of lushly absorbing charm and funky pop vibrancy, A Timeless Echo is the sophomore EP from Paris-based quartet
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A fantastic display in poignant, darkly atmospheric songcraft, Alone is the debut full-length album from Denver artist Neo Dimes, the moniker of
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Honky Tonk is a wholly engaging Americana album from Seattle-based veteran collective Marley’s Ghost. Guided by producer Larry Campbell, the record honors
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Conjuring a sound reminiscent of Wild Beasts in its haunting mixture of lush vocal-led intrigue and rock-laden emotion, headprint is the debut
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